Learn about nature with your family and have fun outdoors. Fishing is not normally allowed at Shaw Nature Reserve, but the Missouri Department of Conservation is teaming up with the Reserve to provide a special fishing experience for first-time or young anglers. Equipment, bait, and assistance will be provided. Fishing is for kids only. A parent or guardian must be present.
For families with kids ages 6-12.
At Shaw Nature Reserve, at Highway 100, south of I44 at exit 253 in Gray Summit. Cost is $12 per child for members of the Missouri Botanical Garden and $14 per child for non-members. Admission includes one adult. Registration is required.
9 to 11:30 a.m.
More information and to sign up: mobot.org
Take your family to watch birds of prey fly right over your head, meet the wonderful bird ambassadors of the World Bird Sanctuary up close and much more.
Families are invited to the Saint Louis Art Museum on Sunday afternoon to participate in free hands-on art activities with fun themes and to explore the galleries. Each Family Sunday focuses on a different family-friendly theme.
The Saint Louis Science Center has expanded its Preschool Science Series to include new offerings for different age groups of young scientists. Storybook STEM is for ages 3 to 5.
Explore the Saint Louis Zoo in the evenings at the Chinese lantern festival Animals Aglow! Animals Aglow returns to illuminate the Saint Louis Zoo for the second year with dozens of new, towering lanterns and light displays.
Meet up in Forest Park for a fun storytime followed by nature adventures! These free story times are open to children of all ages and their caregivers.